Sermons on Legalism:

Paul's Authority (Galatians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 16, 2024

From where did Paul get his authority? What about independent preachers today? Let's look at Galatians 1.

Who was Paul? Why did Peter recognize his authority? Did he contradict or complement the teachings of Jesus about the law? Is there a difference between physical and spiritual circumcision? What defines true righteousness, the letter of the law or faith? How do we receive the Holy Spirit, by doing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stirred Up Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2023

If you want all that Jesus has for you, recognize that He is God and trust Him with your life.

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian talks about losing his car keys at least twice a year. He’s late for a meeting or an appointment and can’t find his car keys. Does that ever happen to you? I know it happens to me far more times than I care to admit. He’s certain that either his wife or one of his ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47, Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Religion Without Relationship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Without God’s Word, people create their own religion.

RELIGION WITHOUT RELATIONSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 17 Key Verse: Judges 17:5–6 –“And the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an ephod, and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest. In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divorce & How To Maintain Relationships

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 1, 2002

Jesus gives us insight into the heart of God, revealing how to save relationships that are faltering and how to avoid the trap of divorce. Learn how God truly envisioned marriage and learn about keeping commitments. Also learn how to avoid legalism.

A very recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau states that today in the United States, more people than ever are deciding against the idea of getting married. 4.3 million couples are instead living together without the commitment of a marriage vow. The most often cited reasons? Because failed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Were You Saved? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 22, 2009

Paul has been defining & defending the true nature of the Gospel as a gospel of grace through faith. Now he turns to the problem that legalism had caused in churches of Galatia. Some believers had turned from spiritual freedom to legalistic slavery.

GALATIONS 3: 1-5 HOW WERE YOU SAVED? [Romans 8: 12-16] Paul has been defining and defending the true nature of the Gospel as a gospel of grace through faith. Now he turns to the problem that legalism had caused in churches of Galatia. Some believers had turned from spiritual freedom to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Walking As Children Of The Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 26, 2008

Three errors today’s Christians make: 1. Seeing salvation merely as a legal transaction. 2. Believing that being right is more important than treating other people right. 3. Living out of fear rather than faith.

Walking as Children of the Light Mark 10:32-37 In the Scripture today we have one example of many where the disciples simply do not “get it.” Jesus has just expressed what is facing him, and is more vulnerable than at any other time of his life. But the disciples can only think of themselves. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

A Fractured Fairy Tale

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 9, 2015

If there one passage that defines this culture, it is Matthew 7:1-5. Since the Supreme Court legalized same sex marriage, this passage has been pushed to the forefront. This message examines what Jesus meant when he said, "Do not judge."

A Fractured Fairy Tale Introduction When I was growing up, there was an older cartoon show that I enjoyed watching. It was the Rocky and Bullwinkle show. And while I thought the conflict between the heroes and the villains (Boris and Natasha) was funny what I found really clever was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Pt. 1 The Anointing Breaks The Yoke Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013

The Hebrews were taught to believe that if they studied enough, followed the Law closely enough, did enough, do the right things . . . they would find rest & acceptance of God. The Pharisees, with their traditions/legalism/man-made rules had made it so ha

30 Days of Blessing Series “The Anointing Breaks the Yoke” (Part 1 of 5) Matt. 11.28-30; Isaiah 10.37 October 7, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A 28 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.29 "Take My yoke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Trial 0f Jesus - Caiaphus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022

As we look at the trial of Jesus, we will see how the religious leaders disregarded their own laws regarding the legal proceeding of a capital crime (one worthy of death). In this integrated gospel account, we will also see the fulfillment of prophecies written by David.

It was Preparation Day, the day before the Passover Sabbath. In the darkness of the early hours of the morning, Jesus was arrested. The crowd of guards and soldiers led him bound to Annas. Although Annas had previously been the high priest, Caiaphas his son-in-law was the high priest that year. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 22:54, Luke 22:63-71, John 18:13-14, John 18:19-24, Psalm 27:12, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Psalm 35:11, Psalm 109:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dead In Sin, Alive In Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 31, 2023

Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier.

Alba 1-29-2023 DEAD IN SIN, ALIVE IN CHRIST Ephesians 2:1-7 Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death Row

Contributed by James Tidwell on Aug 7, 2005

I would like to take a few minutes and talk to you on a subject I have entitled “Death Row.” There has been a lot of debate going on for years on the concept of the death penalty and the legality of putting someone to death for committing a violent act ca

By Rev. James Tidwell Key Text: Romans 5:12, 6:23; 5:12 “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Feb 22, 2008

The first and most important aspect of being lost, is realizing that you are lost. If you have a GPS, it will tell, “Make a u turn if possible”. Some will tell you, “Make a legal u-turn if possible”. This would be the first indication to you that you have

If a fish in taken out of water and it would definitely feel out or place or lost. If left on land, it would die within a few minutes. There are fishes that cannot survive in salt water. Also, there are fishes that can survive in many types of waters. If you have an aquarium, you have to make sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Questions To Ask

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 18, 2010

How do you govern your life as a Christian? How do you know what you should or should not say or do? Whenever it comes to making a decision there are three questions we must ask and answer for ourselves. Is it moral? Is it legal? Is it ethical?

THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction: How do you govern your life as a Christian? How do you know what you should or should not say or do? Daily you and I are faced with choices that we have to make as believers; choices that will impact our lives, our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 24, 2012

This message looks at the question of "When does life begin?" A simple question whose answer has a lot of significant ramifications here in Canada where abortion is legal at any time up until a baby has fully emerged from the birth canal.

Choose Life! - Psalm 139:13-16 Series: Faith on the Frontlines #1 Friends, as we begin this morning, let me ask you a couple of questions: What would you make of a nation who offered no rights and no protection to a certain segment of their population? What would you think of a nation that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: *other

Do You Have A Sabbath Rest?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 25, 2011

God gave us the Sabbath for our good. We need to rediscover what is lost when Sabbath is neglected or broken. There is a blessing for us that God has given when we set asside our legalism and simply hear His word on this matter.

The word “Sabbath” occurs 62 times in the New Testament in the NASV. How many times do you think it occurs in the Old Testament (which is about 3 times the length of the New)? 114 times. Most of the New Testament occurrences are in the gospels. Jesus, early on, begins facing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ